装 帧:精装 作 者:JK 开 本:28.3 x 18.33 x 3.3 页 数:约128页 语 言:英语 IS BN:9781948174930 出版社:Macmillan 内容简介: The most interactive and comprehensive companion to the first book in the Harry Potter series. Includes insights from cast and crew members, as well as publishers, editors, and illustrators, of the Harry Potter series, films, and wider wizarding world. Writen by the hosts of the #1 Harry Potter podcast, Alohomora!, drawing on insights from more than 1 ,000 hours of discussion with diverse readers around world. The book is endlessly intriguing, examining Harry Potter academia,politics,religion, folklore, and more. Perfect resource for new aders of the series as well as established readers looking to enhance their experience. 封面图: 内页图:
人人皆知的主人公杰罗尼摩-斯帝顿,经营着鼠城畅销报纸《鼠民公报》,他博学而睿智,却因过分的原则性而显得古板憨厚。他有一个爱玩的表弟赖皮、一个精力旺盛的妹妹菲、一个聪明的侄儿本杰明,每一次,在家人的“煽动”下杰罗尼摩一次又一次陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中,而且每一次的旅行都将给小读者带来许多有趣的科学文化知识呢。 杰罗尼摩对恐怖事件可不着迷,但是怪事件似乎总是找上他…… 在杰罗尼摩去英国旅行的途中,一种叫杰罗尼摩的奶酪开始莫名消失,因着和自己同名,杰罗尼摩决定一定要找出躲在暗处的奶酪小偷。 但是,杰罗尼摩是否真的能揪出这个神秘的小偷呢?还是会再次被卷入一次恐怖事件中呢? 这可真是一次意想不到的大冒险啊! 故事惊险刺激、扣人心弦又妙趣横生,配上全
新的一年要到了,你是不是要写出一长串的“新年决心”,在今年做一个更好的自己呢?好吧,问题是,我没有什么可以改善自己的方法,因为,我可以说我是所有我认识的人里面,*棒的那个。 可是Greg的爸爸并不这么认为。他想Greg改改懦弱的性格,变得强硬一点,然后给儿子加了一条,“变man”的新年愿望。当爸爸唬弄Greg说要把他送去军校的时候,Greg才意识到,是时候要改进一下了,要不然真的会被送走呢。
With a knack for trivia, Encyclopedia solves mysteries for theneighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad isalso the chief of police, and every night Encyclopedia helps himsolve his most baffling crimes. Join Encyclopedia Brown as hesolves ten new and even more confounding mysteries, including acase of a stolen watch, disappearing money, a headless ghost, andmore. And with the clues given in each case, you can solve thesemysteries too! Interactive and chock-full of interesting bits ofinformation?it?s classic Encyclopedia Brown!
Tuslaarai! Tuslaarai! That's Mongolian for "Help!" and holey cheese did I need some! I was lost in the Gobi Desert, looking for a hidden treasure. So far, all I had found were sandstorms, camels, and giant dinosaur bones? Rat-munching rattlesnakes - how do I get myself into these situations?
Book De*ion Many months have passed since the cataclysmic Battle ofMount Hyjal, where the demonic Burning Legion was banished fromAzeroth forever. But now, a mysterious energy rift within themountains of Kalimdor propels three former warriors into thedistant past -- a time long before orcs, humans or even high elvesroamed the land. A time when the Dark Titan Sargeras, and his demonpawns persuaded Queen Azshara and her Highborne to cleanse Azerothof its lesser races. A time when the Dragon Aspects were at theheight of their power -- unaware that one of their own would soonusher in an age of darkness that would engulf the world of...WarCraft. In the first chapter of this epic trilogy, the outcome ofthe historic War of the Ancients is forever altered by the arrivalof three time-lost heroes: Krasus, the dragon mage whose greatpower and memories of the ancient conflict have inexplicablydiminished; the human wizard Rhonin, whose thoughts are dividedbetween his family and the seductive source of his
The thrilling conclusion to #1 bestselling Shiver trilogy fromMaggie Stievater. then. When Sam met Grace, he was a wolf and she was a girl. Eventuallyhe found a way to become a boy, and their love transformed fromcurious distance to the intense closeness of shared lives. now. That should have been the end of their story. But Grace was notmeant to stay human. Now she is the wolf. And the wolves of MercyFalls are about to be hunted in one final, spectacular kill. forever. Sam would do anything for Grace. But can one boy and one lovereally change a hostile, predatory world? The past, the present,and the future will all collide in one pure moment - a moment ofdeath or life, farewell or forever.
Piper McCloud lives with her normal ma and pa on a normal farmin normal Lowland County. But Piper isn't your normal girl. Eversince Piper was a baby she's been able to hover a few feet off theground, and if the people of Lowland County knew she could fly,they would have something to say about it. So it only seems bestthat Piper be sent away to I.N.S.A.N.E., the top secret school forchildren with extraordinary abilities like hers. Her new friendshave powers like telekinesis, X-ray vision, and the ability tocreate their own weather. Piper likes her new life at school, butsoon, she realizes things aren't as they seem. Now, the school shewas sent to for her own protection might be the most dangerousplace she's ever been.
Twelve-year-olds Andy and Marnie had an awesome week inHorrorLand-despite their freaky encounter with Murder the Clown andthe zombie mob. Then they think they've won big when they get aFREE souvenir from HorrorLand's Chiller House-and they're not soworried that the shopkeeper said they'd have to "pay later." Orthat the hound's tooth is rumored to be haunted. It's totally worththe risk to have a tooth that grants wishes. But when Andy hearshowling at night and Marnie starts acting strange, they begin torethink the gift from HorrorLand. Unlucky book #13 kicks off an entirely new type of terror thatwill keep you guessing and quaking until book #19. Each eerie adventure of the next seven-book arc begins with atrip to the Chiller House, a gift shop only found in HorrorLand.Kids are invited to take a little horror home with them and given asouvenir and a miniature Horror. At home, the kids experience wildthings with their "free" gift, while the glowing, menacing Horrorkeeps an eye on the fun. When it's tim
Not long ago, Luke and Lizzy Morris dared to spend one day atHorrorLand, the terrifying theme park where nightmares come tolife. They thought that NOTHING could lure them back, but theirtravel plans are about to change.... Who--or WHAT--is summoning ordinary kids to HorrorLand andtrapping them there? Luke and Lizzy are determined to find out.They've gathered every clue, and they even launched their ownsecret website at EscapeHorrorLand.com. This time, Luke and Lizzy are prepared to face any danger--andany villain. Or so they thought...
Tiffany Aching is a trainee witch — now working for theseriously scary Miss Treason. But when Tiffany witnesses the DarkDance — the crossover from summer to winter — she does what no onehas ever done before and leaps into the dance. Into the oldeststory there ever is. And draws the attention of the wintersmithhimself. As Tiffany-shaped snowflakes hammer down on the land, can Tiffanydeal with the consequences of her actions? Even with the help ofGranny Weatherwax and the Nac Mac Feegle — the fightin’, thievin’pictsies who are prepared to lay down their lives for their “bigwee hag.” Wintersmith is the third title in an exuberant series cracklingwith energy and humour. It follows The Wee Free Men.--From theHardcover edition.
The valiant night elves have been shattered by the loss of theirbeloved general. The black dragon, Neltharion, has claimed theDemon Soul and scattered the mighty dragonflights to the winds.Above all, the demonlord, Archimonde, has led the Burning Legion tothe very brink of victory over Kalimdor. As the land and itsdenizens reel from this unstoppable evil, a terror beyond allreckoning draws ever nearer from the Well of Eternity'sdepths... In the final, apocalyptic chapter of this epic trilogy, thedragon-mage Krasus and the young druid Malfurion must riskeverything to save Azeroth from utter destruction. Banding togetherthe dwarves, tauren and furbolg races, the heroes hope to spark analliance to stand against the might of the Burning Legion. For ifthe Demon Soul should fall into the Legion's hands, all hope forthe world will be lost. This then, is the hour...where past andfuture collide!
Katniss Everdeen's having survived the Hungergames twice makes her a target of the Capitol and President Snow,as well as a hero to the rebels who will succeed only if Katniss iswilling to put aside her personal feelings and serve as theirpawn.
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! When Trap got mouse-napped in Transratania, it was up to Thea and me to rescue him. Little did I know that Transratania is the land of vampire mice! Oh, would I ever make it back to my nice, safe mousehole alive?
这一回,葛雷斯家的三姐弟真的碰上了坏精灵,赛门甚至被蛤蟆精给捉了起来!怎么办啊?魔法镜石究竟有什么功用?猪精究竟是正是邪?水怪又让杰瑞和玛洛丽吃了什么样的苦头?赶快读读《魔石与蛤蟆精》,惊险又有趣的精灵世界探险,等着你哦。 In the Spiderwick Chronicles' second book, things get even moreexciting--and kind of scary--for the Grace kids, as the strangefaerie world hinted at in The Field Guide blooms to full lifearound them. After making tentative peace with Thimbletack (a coveralled housebrownie who's "the size of a pencil"), Jared chooses to ignore thecreature's pleas that he destroy his great-great-uncle's mysterioustome, Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical WorldAround You. Thimbletack warns, "You kept the book despite myadvice./Sooner or later there'll be a price." Sure enough, thebrownie soon sniffs out a "fell smell in the air," and thedisappearance of Simon's new cat starts to make
Henry Green is a boy who loves chocolate. He likes it bitter, sweet, dark, light, and daily; for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks; in cakes, candy bars, milk, and every other form you can possibly imagine. Henry probably loves chocolate more than any boy in the history of the world. One day-it starts off like any other day-Henry finds that strange things are happening to him. First he makes medical history with the only case of Chocolate Fever ever. Then he finds himself caught up in a wild and hilarious chase, climaxed by a very unusual hijacking!
Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate. Nate is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is #1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike. Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, earning straight A's in laughs along the way.
He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330.Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatestAlchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret ofeternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has beenmaking the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal lifeis hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage.It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wronghands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Deeplans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what'shappening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophieand Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the worldas we know it. Sometimes legends are true. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in themiddle of the greatest legend of all time. From the Hardcover edition.